Muscat – Crowe Oman’s, ‘Doing Business in Oman’ guide, designed in collaboration with Invest Oman was launched by His Excellency Qais Bin Mohammed Al Yousef last Monday, at a grand ceremony held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Qurum last Monday. ‘Doing Business in Oman’ is a comprehensive guide, to support investors and enterprises seeking opportunities within the Sultanate’s rapidly expanding market now in its’12th revised edition.
One of the leading accounting and consulting firms in the Sultanate, Crowe Oman marked a major milestone as it celebrated its 30th Anniversary of building lasting relationship with clients, regulators, communities and with Oman itself. The event brought together an eminent gathering of Dignitaries, Ambassadors, Business Leaders, Clients, Partners, and alongside the firm’s own team, to honour three decades of trust, innovation and sustained progress.
Earlier welcoming the dignitaries and guests, Dr. Davis Kallukaran expressed deep pride in the firm’s remarkable journey, thanking the Government and people of Oman for their trust and support over three decades. He extended his appreciation to clients, partners and employees for their commitment, and reaffirmed Crowe Oman’s pledge to pursue excellence, innovation and impactful contributions in the years ahead
The celebration was highlighted by the distinguished presence of His Excellency Qais Mohammed Al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry & Investment Promotion, as the Chief Guest, and His Highness Sayyid Hamoud bin Kais Bin Tarek Al Said, as the Guest of Honour.
The ceremony also featured a heartfelt tribute to the firm’s roots through a ‘Founders Recognition Ceremony, honouring the visionaries who laid the foundation of the firm. Long Service Awards’ were also bestowed on several team members who have served more than 20 to 10 years, reflecting the culture of loyalty and continuity that defines Crowe Oman.
Mr. Zayd Maniar, Managing Partner, Crowe UAE, and Mrs. Muna Al Ghazali, Founding Partner of Crowe Mak Ghazali, also shared their reflections on the milestone. Both expressed gratitude for the enduring partnerships that have shaped the firm’s regional success and emphasized their commitment to enhancing collaboration and amplifying value for clients across the GCC. Mr Antony Kallukaran, Partner tax advisory proposed the vote of thanks .
Established in 1995, Crowe Oman began its journey under the wise leadership of Dr. Davis Kallukaran, Mrs. Muna Al Ghazaali, and Dr. Khalid Maniar. From its modest beginnings, the firm has evolved into a powerhouse with 10 Partners and over 100 professionals, offering deep expertise across Audit & Assurance, Taxation, Risk Advisory, Corporate Finance, Technology & Forensic Audits, Telecom, Sustainability, ESG, Hospitality, Travel and Leisure.
Crowe Global’ s 2026 Europe, Middleast & Africa meet (EMEA) in Muscat: “Crowe Global has selected Muscat for its upcoming Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) regional conference scheduled to take place from 2026 May 6-8 . This is the first time that the two-day regional conference will be held in Oman. “Stated Dr Davis Kallukaran, Managing Partner, Crowe Oman. He was delivering the keynote address at the 30th Anniversary celebrations of Crowe Oman,held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Qurum last Monday.
“Crowe Global’s regional conference is a significant event for Oman, with more than 150 partners and member firm leaders who represent over 100 countries attending the conference. The decision of the board to hold the Conference in Muscat demonstrates the significance of Oman on the Global radar”
The event enables Crowe member firms in EMEA to collectively leverage global and local growth opportunities identified within Crowe’s strategic priorities and listed in Oman’s Vision 2040 Strategy.
Kamel Abouchacra, CEO of Crowe Global, noted, “We are grateful to our firm in Oman for hosting us and for their contributions to the network. It is an excellent location for our member firms to accelerate growth plans and continue pursuing the collaborative approach they use to deliver consistent service excellence to clients all around the world.”
Abouchacra added, “ Crowe Mak Ghazali LLC celebrating their 30th anniversary, is a testament to their depth of talent, expertise, and sector knowledge. They reflect Crowe’s values and brand behaviors, putting quality, innovation, and clients first in everything they do. We look forward to recognizing this milestone during our upcoming event in Muscat.”
As the host firm for the regional conference, Crowe Mak Ghazali LLC has an active presence in Oman. Apart from Audit, Tax, Business, and Risk Advisory services, the firm is well positioned in the technology and telecom sectors. The Oman firm is also among 52 Crowe firms and the only firm in the Middleast that is licensed Horwath HTL to provide hotel, travel, and leisure consulting.
Filipa Correia, EMEA Regional Executive, stated, “Muscat is an ideal location to bring together many of Crowe’s thought leaders. In-person events such as these facilitate new working relationships and strengthen existing ones. They also invite productive discussions around innovation and technology, service delivery, and talent development.”
Oman’s story is one of resilience, openness, and long-term vision. From its strategic location bridging the Gulf, the Indian Ocean, Asia, and Africa, Oman has nurtured trade routes, enabled connectivity, and welcomed investment—creating an environment where businesses can grow with confidence. Under Oman Vision 2040, the country has set clear priorities: a competitive, diversified economy driven by the private sector; sustainable cities and governorates; human capital development; and responsible state institutions—a roadmap that balances growth with inclusion and environmental stewardship.
Economic diversification is redefining opportunity—across logistics, manufacturing, mining, tourism, ICT, and green energy—supported by world-class infrastructure and streamlined regulation. Foreign investors are welcomed with transparent rules, strong institutions, and access to special economic and free zones in Duqm, Sohar, Salalah, and Al Mazunah, among others. In this context, Crowe Global’s Europe Middleast and Africa regional conference bringing together over 150 business consultants, advisors, Auditors to Muscat for the 2-3 days event is quite an achievement for the Oman firm who works very closely with the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
